2013 (7) TMI 1089 - HC - Central Excise

Summary

Issues involved: Refund/rebate claims rejection, multiple appeals and representations, rejection of Special Civil Application.

Refund/rebate claims rejection: The petitioner submitted nine applications seeking refund/rebate of duty, which were rejected by the original authority and the Commissioner (Appeals). The revisional authority also dismissed the revision application. Despite various representations and appeals, including a Special Civil Application, the rejection of the claims was upheld by the Division Bench of the Court. The Court observed that there were three decisions rejecting the claims, supported by detailed reasons, and the petitioner's attempt to revive the proceedings based on a letter was not feasible.

Multiple appeals and representations: The petitioner made multiple appeals and representations seeking reconsideration of the refund/rebate claims rejection. These included approaching the Joint Secretary to the Central Government and filing Special Civil Applications. However, all attempts were unsuccessful as the authorities consistently upheld the rejection of the claims based on the provisions of the Central Excise Act. The Court emphasized the need for finality in litigation and refused to entertain further re-agitation of settled issues.

Rejection of Special Civil Application: The Court, after considering the previous order in a similar Special Civil Application, concluded that there was no merit in the present application and dismissed it. It was highlighted that the petitioner's conduct throughout the proceedings did not warrant the Court's intervention through equitable writ jurisdiction. The Court emphasized the importance of concluding litigation and upheld the dismissal of the Special Civil Application without any costs.